South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19 and is being treated for mild symptoms. Mr Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday after leaving the state memorial service of South Africa’s last apartheid President FW De Klerk in Cape Town, according to a statement from the presidency. People who had contact with the president […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government says plans are underway to start blending locally produced ethanol with petrol to in 2022. Energy Minister Peter Kapala said Indeni Oil Refinery Company will be used to get the ethanol and Petrol for blending. Mr Kapala said the technology will help reduce the pump prices of fuel and help save […]

A desperate search for survivors is under way in parts of six US states devastated by powerful tornadoes that have left at least 83 people dead. Dozens more people are missing and entire towns were destroyed by about 30 tornadoes on Friday. President Biden has declared a disaster in Kentucky, the worst-affected state. More than […]

By Maimbo Mweemba The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged six Ministry of Health officials with Willful Failure to Comply with Applicable Law and Procedure involving the Honeybee scandal. ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe says that officials include Wilson Lungu aged 37 of Chalala, a Chief purchasing and supplying officer, Dr Daniel Makawa aged 45 […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mpelembe drilling Ex-miners have called on government to come to their aid as they demand for their benefits from the mine. Speaking at the protest held at Nchanga Constituency office, Former Mpelembe Drilling workers Secretary Baldwin Kaluwa said since 1996, their monies have not been paid, hence the protest He said that […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Some Konkola Copper Mines ex-miners today held a peaceful protest to demand for their 50% KCM pension money to be paid in full. The ex-miners said that they do not understand why KCM has decided to implement a law that only affects ex-miners that retired in 2019 and 2020. Speaking in an […]

By CLOZZEN BIKALE  In a bid to support the communities in Kalumbila district in improving the quality of life for the people First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) has handed over two newly constructed bridges at Kasombo River in senior chief Musele’s chiefdom. Kalumbila Minerals Limited Assistant General Manager Junior Keyser says FQML has reaffirmed its […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says including citizens’ voices in national development plans is the most effective approach to attain poverty reduction. CSPR Board Chairperson Austin Kayanda said this is because people will own the plan and support its implementation. Mr Kayanda said citizens are a part of the solution […]

The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended distribution of food aid in two northern Ethiopian towns after gunmen looted its warehouses. Looters from rebel Tigrayan forces held aid staff at gunpoint in the town of Kombolcha, the United Nations said. They stole large quantities of essential food supplies – including some for malnourished children. Northern […]